Things to see and do Bamako & Area

André is one of the palestinian. its village is situated in the plein realm of the Wassoulou where the largest hunters and warriors of the Mandingue empire come from. During the evenings he can tell you the story of his ancestors. So, if you want to discover this part of Mali, André is the right guide. With an OTC in tourism and a diploma in hotels and tourism, André is first and foremost a true professional: Dogon country, Timbuktu, Segou… is also included in the programme of the circuits it organizes.

Mamoutou Coulibaly, said X-OR, has guided several prominent personalities, including a former French minister and a French international football. He is also involved in an NGO which allows the schooling of several hundred children in the village of Guana, next to the airport. In Bamako, X-OR often entrusts the reins to his trusted man, Loukman.

Kamadjan is the name of the great ancestor of Des. He was a great warrior of Soundjata Keita, the first emperor of the empire of Mali. According to legend, he would have pierced, with a punch, the mountain to prove his strength and courage. The ark is the main attraction of Siby. It's very nice to get there a picnic. The panorama of the valley is magnificent. At night, the spirits of the ancestors of Siby turn into lions and come skulk around the ark. This must not prevent you from camping in the surroundings, because these half-human lions are harmless (!).

It is the most spectacular waterfall in the region. The location is ideal for a day and a swim. From August to January only.

The aim of this centre is to accommodate Malian or international artists in residence and the organization of internships. Registration equipment is available.

With Sudanese architectural style, the pink market was, before it burned in 1993, the main tourist attraction in Bamako. Traders relocated to the market ruins and it is now being rebuilt in its original style. It is still the economic lung of the capital. This is where we come from business, as the Malian traders like to remind us. It is very pleasant to stroll along the stalls of this vast souk. Above all, we need to go for fabrics. Designers can make basin boubous, shirts and trousers for a small amount.

At an hour's walk, somewhat tiring, from Siby, the cave is a haven of freshness. A clear and clear source of water flows throughout the year. There is also a beautiful view of the valley.

All information about the new National Park of Mali. Admission fees. 

Although it has existed since 1953, the current museum, funded by President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, was built by the French architect Jean-Loup Pivin in 1982. After extensive renovations, the museum was inaugurated in October 2003, in the presence of the Prince Aga Khan and Amadou Toumani Touré. It is now the second largest museum on the continent, after that of South Africa. Inspired by Djenné style buildings, this is an architectural success. On 1 700 m ² it houses splendid collections of art and ethnographic artefacts in Mali. Three permanent exhibitions allow you to have an idea of the diversity of Malian culture. The first, «the Mali Millennium», presents archaeological collections, results of excavations conducted in the country since the 1950 s. In addition to the prehistoric and tellem objects, you will discover the beautiful terracotta statuettes of Djenné and its region. The second room is devoted to traditional sculpture (statuettes and masks of Dogon, Bamanan, Senufo, Bwa, etc.) produced most often in the context of initiation societies whose rituals embody the life of the individual and society. The guide will explain the role of these objects in the initiation societies. Among the most beautiful pieces are the bobo androgynous statue representing happiness and prosperity, the sénoufo sénoufo, a symbol of fertility, the zoomorphes bamanan and sénoufo masks, whose role is to terrorize the envoûteurs, the ciwara dance crests, male and female, representing the antelope, the symbol of agility, and hommage and senufo. In the third room, on 600 m ², there is a remarkable exhibition of old and recent textiles, which gives an idea of the weaving and dyeing traditions in use in Mali. From basin to wool vêtements, you will find the entire range of textile production in the country. Some key pieces, such as the tilbi tilbi (embroidered embroidered, originating in Timbuktu and Djenné, demanding 3 years of work!), the large peuhl peuhl drapes and beautiful tellem and dogon pieces from the Falaise cliff. The museum hosts various temporary exhibitions and organizes screenings of films, workshops, musical entertainment every Thursday from to, free entrance…

Provide a tip for the guide. It also sells crafts, books, posters and postcards. You can enjoy lunch and drink fresh drinks.

In October 2010, the brand new national park was inaugurated. A huge green area through shady alleys, benches and fountains. We almost forget that we are in Africa. 1 500 FCFA the entry.

The craft industry in all regions of Mali is represented in this vast market. Each part corresponds to a body of trades (weavers, leather leather, jewellers, wood sculptors, Tuareg blacksmiths…). Craftsmen work in front of you. The first prize given by the seller is still too high: divide it by three or four! Tuareg crafts are cheaper in Bamako than in Timbuktu. This is not the case in the craft of Mopti and Dogon country. You can make custom shoes and have the correct copy of a jewellery or leather bag, if you have a model or photograph, at a competitive price. There is little regret: the somewhat invasive presence of young people who want to sell you necklaces, take you to a shop…

It is the largest market in Summoned. Visitors can, without constraint, walk between the colourful and picturesque displays of this market where one discovers local crafts and agricultural productions, fulani dairy products, bozo dried fish, loincloths and Guinean fabrics and many mangoes, which are the gold of Siby.

Every seven years the rehabilitation of the box is done by the Griots de, a village located 6 km south of Kamablon. The largest griots in Mali live or come from Kela. It is interesting to visit the village to better understand the culture of the country. It is possible to see traditional musical instruments. It is better to visit the place with a guide or a friend of Mali.

It served as a refuge for warriors. The great warrior Soumagourou Kanté reportedly disappeared. It is said to have turned into an eagle and haunting the hills of Koulikoro.

Located on the outskirts of the city, it is a beautiful hill with the rugged terrain of the city's protective genius, Nianan Koulou. The inhabitants of Koulikoro go to hope. Thus, the new brides, leaving the town hall, go to the sacred mountain to demand a happy and prosperous life.

One of the finest jewels of Sudanese colonial architecture. This building houses the ancestral know-how of the artisans of Mali. It is also a hotbed of new talents of artisans and artists influenced by our modernity and culture. In front of the craftsmen's house is the féticheurs market, where you find monkey heads and hands, buffalo and antelope paws, panther and hyena skulls, teeth and lion urine bottles, porcupine quills, in short, everything the sorcerer needs to get rid of the enemies of his or his customers. happiness and prosperity.

Located near the city hall of Bamako in the city centre, this is a new exhibition place.

Financed by Saudi Arabia, the mosque, with two futuristic minarets, can visit, but it is better to be accompanied by a Malian.

This little museum, devoted to Malian women, is really interesting. Through various traditional objects (jewelry, clothing, furnaces…), the museum presents the daily lives of women in the traditional villages of the country.

He specializes in food and used automotive parts. It is better to avoid walking after 15 h: meat and fish are starting to feel, and flies give their hearts.

Behind Lafiabougou you will discover a beautiful landscape of hills and small cliffs. During the rainy season, you can see very beautiful waterfalls.